Window-screen.



J P. KUHN & J. D. MARTIN.

WINDOW SCREEN,

APPLICATION men NOV. 29. 1916.

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" JOSEPH F. KUHN JOHN D.Mr-\RT\N JOSEPH P. KUI-IN AND JOHN D. MARTIN, 0F HONESDALE, PENNSYLVANIA.

WINDOW-SCREEN.

Application filed November 29, 1916.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, JOSEPH P. KUHN and JOHN D. MARTIN, citizens of the United States, residing at Honesdale, in the county of Wayne and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Window-Screens, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to an improved window screen and has for its primary object to provide a screen whichmay be easily and quickly adjusted and fitted into window frames of various widths.

It is another and more particular object of the invention to provide a device of the above character, including an outer main frame consisting of relatively adjustable sections, and a longitudinally adjustable screen mounted within said main frame and hingedly connected to one of said frame sections.

It is a further general object of our invention to provide an adjustable window screen which is of simple and durable construction, may be manufactured at relatively small cost, and is highly serviceable and convenient in practical use.

With the above and other objects in view, our invention consists in the novel features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter more fully described, claimed and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which,

Figure 1 is an elevation showing our improved adjustable screen mounted in a window frame;

Fig. .2 is a horizontal section taken on the line 22 of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 3 is a vertical section taken on the line 33 of Fig. 1.

Referring in detail to the drawing, 5 designates the vertical end bars of the outer frame, and 6 the upper and lower longitudinal bars which are suitably secured at their ends to the bars 5. Each of the bars 6 consists of two sections 7 and 8 respectively. The section 7 of the frame bar is provided in one face with a longitudinally extending groove or channel 9, one wall of which is beveled or undercut, as indicated at 10. T o the opposed face of each section 8, a longitudinally extending rib or cleat 11 is secured, one longitudinal edge of which is beveled or inclined correspondingly to the Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 26, 1917.

Serial No. 134,152.

inclined wall 10, said rib having sliding engagement in the groove or channel 9.

Within this outer frame, the screen proper is mounted, said screen consisting of two sections 12 and 13 respectively, upon each of which the reticulated wire fabric 1% is secured. The longitudinal bars of the screen section 12 are grooved or channeled, as at 15, to receive the cleats 16 on the corresponding bars of the other screen section, in a similar manner to the upper and lower bars of the outer frame. The screen section 12 is connected at one end by means of the hinges 17, to the end bar of one of the outer frame sections. Upon the opposite end of the other screen section 13, a suitable latch bolt, indicated at 18, is mounted and adapted for engagement in a keeper 19 secured upon the vertical bar 5 of the outer frame.

In the use of the device, it will be understood that the outer frame sections are pulled apart or extended so that said frame may be tightly fitted into the window frame beneath the sliding sash. The screen is then swung outwardly from the main frame and the section 13 longitudinally extended with respect to the screen section 12, in accordance with the adjustment of the outer frame so that when the screen is swung inwardly into the latter frame, the latch bolt 18 will properly engage the keeper 19, thus retaining the sectional screen within the adjustable outer frame. By the provision of the relatively adjustable frame and screen sections, it will be seen that the device can be readily mounted in window frames of various widths, and the screen may be easily unlatched from the outer frame and swung to an open position without necessitating the entire removal of the device from the window.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, the construction, manner of use and several advantages of our invention will be clearly and fully understood. The proper adjustment of the outer frame may be readily made and the same tightly fitted in the window, and when the adjustable screen is in closed position within this outer frame, flies and insects will be effectively excluded from the room. It will be manifest, of course, that the outer frame and screen may be constructed for extension or adjustment to any desired length, and the screen may also be made of any desired width. We have herein referred to a particular sliding connection between the frame and screen sections, but it is, of course, obvious that various other analogous means may be employed for permitting of the relative sliding adjustment of said parts. The invention is also susceptible of considerable modification therein and we, therefore, reserve the privilege of adopting all such legitimate changes as may be fairly embodied within the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

Having thus fully described our invention, what we desire to claim and secure by Letters Patent is 1. An adjustable screen including an outer frame consisting of longitudinally extensible sections, a screen proper also consisting of two longitudinally extensible sections, hinges connecting one of the screen sections to one section of the outer frame, and latch means for retaining the sectional screen within the outer sectional frame and holding the same against swinging movement with respect thereto.

2. An adjustable screen including an outer frame consisting of longitudinally extensible sections, a screen proper also consisting of two longitudinally extensible sections, hinges connecting one of the screen sections to one section of the outer frame, a latch bolt mounted on the other section of the screen, and a keeper element on the other section of the outer frame to receive said latch bolt, whereby the adjustable screen is held within said outer frame against swinging movement with respect thereto.

In testimony whereof we hereunto afiix our signatures in the presence of two witnesses.

JOSEPH P. KUHN. JOHN D. MARTIN.

Witnesses:

M. J. HANLAN, S. FRANK CORY.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C. 

